996 vs 997
Racer
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From: Wisconsin, USA
Originally Posted by c70Pete
I think his car will turn our *really* nice but one area where the 997 blows the 996 away is chassis rigidity... that's the first thing I noticed when I drove a base 997...
Three Wheelin'
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From: Toronto, Canada
Originally Posted by speedread
You may be correct. I'm just starting with what I have. But I have added Porsche Cup sway bars and torsion bar as well as a full cage which tightened it up considerably.
I added ROW 030 which includes upgraded sway bars... where does one install the torsion bars?
did you do this piece by piece or all at once? curious to see what component makes the most difference...
Instructor
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Why is there always the this vs that. Isn't it the purpose of the manufacturer to keep updating their models. If they didn't people wouldn't be buying their models or new cars. I think the majority of people would love to have a new car, its whether or not they can afford one. If they can't, it only makes sense to buy a different car, or look at an older model that they can afford and go from there.
Of course, some people like older models than newer ones. Why would you make a car worse than its previous model. Sure you may or may not like the new cosmetics, but internally is where its at ie engine, brakes blah blah blah
Of course, some people like older models than newer ones. Why would you make a car worse than its previous model. Sure you may or may not like the new cosmetics, but internally is where its at ie engine, brakes blah blah blah
Burning Brakes
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From: Newport Beach, Ca.
Originally Posted by joesmoe
Of course, some people like older models than newer ones. Why would you make a car worse than its previous model. Sure you may or may not like the new cosmetics, but internally is where its at ie engine, brakes blah blah blah
Racer
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From: Wisconsin, USA
Originally Posted by c70Pete
I added ROW 030 which includes upgraded sway bars... where does one install the torsion bars?
did you do this piece by piece or all at once? curious to see what component makes the most difference...
did you do this piece by piece or all at once? curious to see what component makes the most difference...
I have a strut tower brace which bolts across the engine from suspension post to suspension post, and thus makes the front end more rigid.
Three Wheelin'
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From: Delaware
Originally Posted by adybuncio
I still like the 996 more, cause the car feels more oriented to the driver, the interior isnt too big not too small like the 993, just mho
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From: South Tampa, FL
Originally Posted by speedread
My "ideal" is in progress. My 996, (see signature for present details), is getting a 997S engine, 997S Eurosport exhaust system, and a new ECU. It's lighter than the 997, and should fly. (Making the best of a coolant leak blown engine, and I've gone from deflation to excitement).
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Burning Brakes
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From: Zurich, Switzerland
Originally Posted by speedread: I have a strut tower brace which bolts across the ENGINE from suspension post to suspension post, and thus makes the FRONT end more rigid.
Look at following thread about the effect of a strut brace in the 996: Strut Brace 996
Don't worry - you're not alone, I've also added the strut brace in the front of my 996; it still looks good!
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Saint Louis.
Originally Posted by Benjamin Choi
it'll never feel as good as the 997s as the 911 is more than just the engine.
chassis, suspension, brakes are all upgraded in the 997
chassis, suspension, brakes are all upgraded in the 997
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From: Reality
what is strange is that except for 1 poster that actually has driven a 997. everyone is speculating what the differences are.
damm..it's just about the only thing porsche will give you for free..a test drive.
do it !
damm..it's just about the only thing porsche will give you for free..a test drive.
do it !
Racer
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Wisconsin, USA
Originally Posted by hwk72
Isn't your engine in the back?
Look at following thread about the effect of a strut brace in the 996: Strut Brace 996
Don't worry - you're not alone, I've also added the strut brace in the front of my 996; it still looks good!
Look at following thread about the effect of a strut brace in the 996: Strut Brace 996
Don't worry - you're not alone, I've also added the strut brace in the front of my 996; it still looks good!
Foot in mouth disease runs rampant in my family. (Well, ok, my wife doesn't have it). Now you know that my feeble attempts to describe what my mechanics have done to my car is subject to a disclaimer: that they did not aprove of my telling any of what they've done, or will be doing 
. It still ran great before the engine's demise, and hopefully will run even better soon.
Racer
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Wisconsin, USA
Originally Posted by PTpeecar
what is strange is that except for 1 poster that actually has driven a 997. everyone is speculating what the differences are.
damm..it's just about the only thing porsche will give you for free..a test drive.
do it !
damm..it's just about the only thing porsche will give you for free..a test drive.
do it !
Three Wheelin'
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 1,660
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From: Toronto, Canada
Originally Posted by speedread
I realized when you asked "where does one install the torsion bars", that I used the wrong words.
I have a strut tower brace which bolts across the engine from suspension post to suspension post, and thus makes the front end more rigid.
I have a strut tower brace which bolts across the engine from suspension post to suspension post, and thus makes the front end more rigid.